Data processing device

ABSTRACT

To provide a highly browsable data processing device or a highly portable data processing device, a data processing device including the following is devised: an input/output unit provided with a display portion which can be folded and unfolded and a sensor portion that can sense the folded and unfolded states of the display portion and can supply data on fold, and an arithmetic unit that stores a program for executing different processing depending on the data on fold.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an object, a method, or a manufacturingmethod. In addition, the present invention relates to a process, amachine, manufacture, or a composition of matter. In particular, thepresent invention relates to, for example, a human interface, asemiconductor device, a display device, a light-emitting device, a powerstorage device, a driving method thereof, or a manufacturing methodthereof. In particular, the present invention relates to, for example, amethod and a program for processing and displaying image data, and adevice including a recording medium in which the program is recorded. Inparticular, the present invention relates to, for example, a method forprocessing and displaying image data by which an image including dataprocessed by a data processing device provided with a display portion isdisplayed, a program for displaying an image including data processed bya data processing device provided with a display portion, and a dataprocessing device including a recording medium in which the program isrecorded.

BACKGROUND ART

The social infrastructures relating to means for transmittinginformation have advanced. This has made it possible to acquire,process, and send out many pieces and a variety of information with theuse of a data processing device not only at home or office but also atother visiting places.

With this being the situation, portable data processing devices areunder active development.

For example, portable data processing devices are often used outdoors,and force might be accidentally applied by dropping to the dataprocessing devices and display devices included in them. As an exampleof a display device that is not easily broken, a display device havinghigh adhesiveness between a structure body by which a light-emittinglayer is divided and a second electrode layer is known (Patent Document1).

A multi-panel electronic device including the following functions isknown. First acceleration data is received from a first sensor coupledto a first portion of an electronic device. In addition, secondacceleration data is further received from a second sensor coupled to asecond portion of the electronic device, and a position of the firstportion is movable with respect to a position of the second portion.Moreover, a structure of the electronic device is further determined atleast on the basis of part of the first acceleration data and part ofthe second acceleration data (Patent Document 2).

REFERENCE Patent Document

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Published Patent Application No.2012-190794

[Patent Document 2] Japanese Published Patent Application No.2012-502372

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

Display devices with large screens on which much information can bedisplayed are excellent in browsability. Therefore, such display devicesare suitable for data processing device.

On the other hand, the display devices with large screens deteriorate inportability compared to display devices with small screens.

One embodiment of the present invention is made in view of the foregoingtechnical background. Therefore, one object is to provide a highlybrowsable data processing device. Alternatively, another object is toprovide a highly portable data processing device.

Note that the descriptions of these objects do not disturb the existenceof other objects. In one embodiment of the present invention, there isno need to achieve all the objects. Other objects will be apparent fromand can be derived from the description of the specification, thedrawings, the claims, and the like.

One embodiment of the present invention is a data processing deviceincluding an input/output unit which supplies data on whether the dataprocessing device is fold (data on fold) and to which image data issupplied and an arithmetic unit to which the data on fold is suppliedand which supplies the image data. The input/output unit includes adisplay portion which can be folded in two or more different states orunfolded and a sensor portion that can sense the state of the displayportion and supply the data on fold. The arithmetic unit includes anarithmetic portion and a memory portion that stores a program for makingthe arithmetic portion execute processing. The program makes thearithmetic portion execute different processing depending on the data onfold.

The program that the data processing device of one embodiment of thepresent invention stores includes a first step of specifying a foldedstate on the basis of the data on fold; a second step of loading anapplication for processing allocated to the folded state; a third stepof allowing interrupt processing; a fourth step of executing theinterrupt processing and processing predetermined data; a fifth step ofproceeding to a sixth step in the case where a termination instructionis supplied, whereas proceeding to the first step in the case where thetermination instruction is not supplied; and the sixth step ofterminating the program. The interrupt processing includes a seventhstep of specifying the folded state on the basis of the data on fold; aneighth step of proceeding to a ninth step in the case where the foldedstate is changed, whereas proceeding to a tenth step in the case wherethe folded state is not changed; the ninth step of terminating theapplication; and the tenth step of recovering from the interruptprocessing.

The data processing device of one embodiment of the present inventionincludes an input/output unit provided with a display portion which canbe folded and unfolded and a sensor portion that can sense the foldedand unfolded states of the display portion and can supply data on fold;and an arithmetic unit that stores a program for executing differentprocessing depending on the data on fold. Accordingly, a highlybrowsable data processing device can be provided. Alternatively, ahighly portable data processing device can be provided.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a data processing deviceincluding a connection housing provided with a first plane and a secondplane opposite to the first plane; a sensor portion that discerns afirst sign and a second sign which can approach the first plane of theconnection housing, and a third sign and a fourth sign which canapproach the second plane of the connection housing; a first housingconnected to the connection housing so as to be movable from a positionat which a first plane of the first housing faces the first plane of theconnection housing to a position at which a second plane of the firsthousing opposite to the first plane thereof faces the second plane ofthe connection housing; and a second housing connected to the connectionhousing so as to be movable from a position at which a first plane ofthe second housing faces the first plane of the connection housing to aposition at which a second plane of the second housing opposite to thefirst plane thereof faces the second plane of the connection housing.The connection housing, the first housing, and the second housingsupport a display portion having flexibility so that the display portioncan be folded. The first housing is provided with the first sign on thefirst plane and the third sign on the second plane, and the secondhousing is provided with the second sign on the first plane and thefourth sign on the second plane.

In the data processing device of the another embodiment of the presentinvention, the second housing is provided with a fifth sign on the firstplane and a sixth sign on the second plane, and the sensor portiondiscerns the sixth sign that approaches the first plane of the firsthousing and the fifth sign that approaches the second plane of the firsthousing.

The data processing device of the another embodiment of the presentinvention includes the display portion which can be folded and unfoldedand the sensor portion that can sense the folded and unfolded states ofthe display portion and can supply data on fold. Accordingly, a highlybrowsable data processing device can be provided. Alternatively, ahighly portable data processing device can be provided.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a highly browsabledata processing device can be provided. Alternatively, a highly portabledata processing device can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A, 1B1, 1B2, 1C1, and 1C2 are a block diagram and schematic viewsillustrating a structure of a data processing device of one embodiment.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are flow charts showing a program to be executed by anarithmetic portion of the data processing device of one embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIGS. 3A1, 3A2, 3B1, 3B2, 3C1, 3C2, 3D1, 3D2, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, and 3F2 areschematic views illustrating two or more different states of a foldeddisplay portion of a data processing device of one embodiment.

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate an unfolded data processing device of oneembodiment.

FIGS. 5A to 5D illustrate a double-fold data processing device of oneembodiment.

FIGS. 6A to 6D illustrate a double-fold data processing device of oneembodiment.

FIGS. 7A1, 7A2, 7B1, 7B2, 7C1, and 7C2 illustrate a tri-fold dataprocessing device of one embodiment.

FIGS. 8A to 8C illustrate a structure of an input/output unit that canbe applied to a data processing device of one embodiment.

FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate a structure of an input/output unit that canbe applied to a data processing device of one embodiment.

FIG. 10 illustrates a structure of an input/output unit that can beapplied to a data processing device of one embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiments described below include one embodiment of the presentinvention which has been made focusing on an input/output unit providedwith a display portion which can be folded in two or more differentstates and a sensor portion that senses the folded states of the displayportion.

A data processing device of one embodiment of the present inventionincludes an input/output unit provided with a display portion which canbe folded and unfolded and a sensor portion that can sense the foldedand unfolded states of the display portion and can supply data on fold;and an arithmetic unit that stores a program for executing differentprocessing depending on the data on fold.

According to the data processing device of one embodiment of the presentinvention, the arithmetic unit can execute different processingdepending on the folded state of the data processing device.Accordingly, highly browsable data processing device can be provided.Alternatively, highly portable data processing device can be provided.

Embodiments will be described in detail with reference to drawings. Notethat the present invention is not limited to the description below, andit is easily understood by those skilled in the art that various changesand modifications can be made without departing from the spirit andscope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present inventionshould not be interpreted as being limited to the content of theembodiments below. Note that in the structures of the inventiondescribed below, the same portions or portions having similar functionsare denoted by the same reference numerals in different drawings, anddescription of such portions is not repeated.

Embodiment 1

In this embodiment, a structure of a data processing device of oneembodiment of the present invention will be described with reference toFIGS. 1A, 1B1, 1B2, 1C1, and 1C2 and FIGS. 2A and 2B.

FIG. 1A shows a block diagram of a structure of a data processing device100 of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 1B1 and 1B2 are schematic views illustrating a structure of thedata processing device 100 of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 1C1 and 1C2 are schematic views illustrating operation of foldingthe data processing device 100 of one embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are flow charts showing a program to be executed by anarithmetic portion of the data processing device 100 of one embodimentof the present invention. FIG. 2A is a flow chart illustrating mainprocessing, and FIG. 2B is a flow chart illustrating interruptprocessing.

The data processing device 100 described in this embodiment includes aninput/output unit 120 which supplies data SENS on fold and to whichimage data VIDEO is supplied and an arithmetic unit 110 to which thedata SENS on fold is supplied and supplies the image data VIDEO (seeFIG. 1A).

The input/output unit 120 includes a display portion 122 which can befolded in two or more different states or unfolded and a sensor portion123 that can sense the state of the display portion 122 and supply thedata SENS on fold.

The arithmetic unit 110 includes an arithmetic portion 111 and a memoryportion 112 that stores a program for making the arithmetic portion 111execute processing, and the program makes the arithmetic portion 111execute different processing depending on the data SENS on fold.

The data processing device 100 described in this embodiment includes theinput/output unit 120 provided with the display portion 122 which can befolded and unfolded and the sensor portion 123 that can sense the foldedand unfolded states of the display portion 122 and can supply the dataSENS on fold; and the arithmetic unit 110 that stores a program forexecuting different processing depending on the data SENS on fold.Accordingly, the display portion 122 can be unfolded and used. As aresult, highly browsable data processing device can be provided.Alternatively, the display portion 122 can be folded. Thus, highlyportable data processing device can be provided.

The arithmetic unit 110 described as an example in this embodimentincludes an input/output interface 115 and a transmission path 114 (seeFIG. 1A).

The input/output interface 115 can supply data to the input/output unit120 and receive data supplied from the input/output unit 120.

The transmission path 114 can supply data to the arithmetic portion 111,the memory portion 112, and the input/output interface 115. In addition,the arithmetic portion 111, the memory portion 112, and the input/outputinterface 115 can supply data to the transmission path 114.

The input/output unit 120 includes an input means 121, a sign 129, acommunication portion 125, and the like.

The input means 121 can supply an operation instruction INPUT includinga termination instruction or the like. Note that the terminationinstruction is an instruction to terminate the program.

The sign 129 is placed near the display portion 122 and sensed by thesensor portion 123. Accordingly, the folded state of the display portioncan be sensed.

Note that these portions cannot be clearly distinguished and one portionalso serves as another portion or include part of another portion insome cases. For example, a touch panel in which a display portionoverlaps with a touch sensor serves as the input means 121 as well asthe display portion 122.

The data processing device 100 described as an example in thisembodiment includes the memory portion 112 that stores the programincluding the following steps (see FIGS. 2A and 2B).

<<Program>>

In a first step, the folded state of the display portion 122 isspecified by the data SENS on fold (see FIG. 2A (S1)).

A method of specifying the folded state of display portion 122 by thedata SENS on fold will be described in detail in Embodiment 2.

In a second step, an application for processing allocated to the foldedstate is loaded (see FIG. 2A (S2)).

Note that as the application for processing allocated to the foldedstate, applications for viewing an electronic book, reproducing music,broadcasting, or viewing a moving image and for a game, a camera, or thelike with the data processing device can be given.

In a third step, interrupt processing is allowed (see FIG. 2A (S3)).

In a fourth step, the interrupt processing is executed and predetermineddata is processed (see FIG. 2A (S4)).

Note that as the data processing in the fourth step, processing foroutputting the data in the memory portion 112 to the input/output unit120 can be given. Specifically, the following processing can be given asexamples: processing for enlarging image data which is compressed andstored in the memory portion 112 and displaying the image data on thedisplay portion 122; processing for enlarging compressed and storedaudio data and outputting the data to a speaker or the like; andprocessing for adjusting and displaying text data on the basis of layoutdata.

In the case where a termination instruction is supplied in a fifth step,the fifth step proceeds to a sixth step, whereas in the case where thetermination instruction is not supplied, the fifth step proceeds to thefirst step (see FIG. 2A (S5)).

In the sixth step, the program is terminated (see FIG. 2A S6)).

Next, the interrupt processing is described (see FIG. 2B). Note thatwhen the interrupt processing is allowed, the arithmetic portion canreceive an instruction to execute the interrupt processing. Thearithmetic portion that has received the instruction to execute theinterrupt processing stops the main processing and executes theinterrupt processing. For example, the arithmetic portion that hasreceived an event associated with the instruction executes the interruptprocessing and stores the execution result in the memory portion. Then,the arithmetic portion that has recovered from the interrupt processingcan resume the main processing on the basis of the execution result ofthe interrupt processing.

In a seventh step, the folded state is specified by the data SENS onfold by the interrupt processing (see FIG. 2B (T7)).

In the case where the folded state is changed in an eighth step, theeighth step proceeds to a ninth step, whereas in the case where thefolded state is not changed, the eighth step proceeds to a tenth step(see FIG. 2B (T8)).

Note that the change of the folded state can be judged by comparing thefolded state with that specified in the first step.

In the ninth step, the application is terminated (see FIG. 2B (T9)).

In the tenth step, the arithmetic portion is recovered from theinterrupt processing (see FIG. 2B (T10)).

The following describes individual components included in the dataprocessing device 100 of one embodiment of the present invention.

<<Input/Output Unit>>

The input/output unit 120 is connected to the transmission path 114through the input/output interface 115. The input/output unit 120 cansupply external data to the data processing device 100. Moreover,internal data of the data processing device 100 can be supplied to theoutside.

<<Sensor Portion and Sign>>

The sensor portion 123 senses at least the folded state of the displayportion 122 and supplies the data SENS on fold.

The sensor portion 123 is provided with a sensor for sensing the sign129 placed near the display portion 122. Accordingly, the sensor portion123 can supply a fold signal in accordance with the folded state of thedisplay portion 122.

For example, the shape or place of an object such as a protrusion, anelectromagnetic wave such as light, an electric wave, or a magneticforce, or the like can serve as the sign 129. Specifically, the aboveserving as the sign 129 may have different polarities (e.g., the N- andS-poles of a magnet) or different signals (e.g., electromagnetic waveswhich are modulated by different methods), for example.

A sensor that can identify the sign 129 is selected as the sensorincluded in the sensor portion 123.

Specifically, in the case where a structure having different shapes orin different places (e.g., a protrusion) is used as the sign 129, aswitch or the like having different shapes or in different places can beused for the sensor so that the structure can be identified.Alternatively, in the case where light is used as the sign 129, aphotoelectric conversion element or the like can be used for the sensor.In the case where an electric wave is used as the sign 129, an antennaor the like can be used for the sensor. In the case where a magneticforce is used as the sign 129, a magnetic sensor or the like can be usedfor the sensor.

A method of specifying the folded state of the display portion 122 by asignal supplied from the sensor that senses the sign will be describedin detail in Embodiment 2.

Note that the sensor portion 123 senses acceleration, a direction, aglobal positioning system (GPS) signal, temperature, humidity, or thelike and may supply data thereon.

<<Input Means>>

As the input means 121, any of a variety of human interfaces and thelike can be used. Specifically, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch sensor, amicrophone, a camera, or the like can be used. In particular, supplyingan operation instruction using a pointer is convenient because itenables intuitional operation.

For example, in the case where a touch panel is used as the input means121 that is overlapped with and integrally formed with the displayportion, a user of the data processing device 100 can input an operationinstruction INPUT including a termination instruction or the like bygestures (e.g., tap, drag, swipe, and pinch-in) using a finger as apointer on the touch panel.

<<Display Portion>>

The display portion 122 has flexibility and therefore can be bent.

A first plane (also referred to as a surface) of the display portion 122which is provided in a planar manner is shown in FIG. 1B1. A secondplane (also referred to as a rear surface) opposite to the first planeis shown in FIG. 1B2.

The folded state of the display portion 122 is shown in FIGS. 1C1 and1C2.

Note that the structure of the display portion having flexibility thatcan be applied to this embodiment will be described in detail inEmbodiments 4 and 5.

Note that although the display portion 122 foldable in three parts isprovided in the data processing device 100 described in this embodiment,the foldable number in one embodiment of the present invention is notlimited to three. Specifically, the display portion may be foldable intwo parts or in four or more parts. As the foldable number gets larger,a highly browsable data processing device can be provided.Alternatively, a highly portable data processing device can be provided.

<<Communication Unit>>

The communication portion 125 connects an external network and the dataprocessing device 100. The data processing device 100 obtains orsupplies data COM from or to the outside. Specifically, a networkconnection device, a modem, or the like can be used as the communicationportion 125.

<<Other Components>>

As the input/output unit 120, for example, a camera, a microphone, aread-only external memory portion, an external memory portion, acommunication unit, a scanner, a speaker, or a printer can be used.

Specifically, as a camera, a digital camera, digital video camera, orthe like can be used.

As an external memory portion, a hard disk, a removable memory, or thelike can be used. As a read-only external memory portion, a CD-ROM, aDVD-ROM, or the like can be used.

This embodiment can be combined as appropriate with any of the otherembodiments in this specification.

Embodiment 2

In this embodiment, a structure of a data processing device of oneembodiment of the present invention will be described with reference toFIGS. 1A to 1C2 and FIGS. 3A1, 3A2, 3B1, 3B2, 3C1, 3C2, 3D1, 3D2, 3E1,3E2, 3F1, and 3F2.

Specifically, the data processing device 100 including the foldabledisplay portion 122, a foldable housing that supports the displayportion 122, the sign 129 placed on the housing, and the sensor portion123 that senses the sign 129 is described. A signal on fold, which issupplied by the sensor portion 123 depending on the folded state of thedata processing device 100, is described.

FIGS. 3A1 to 3F2 are schematic views illustrating the folded states ofthe display portion 122 and the housing that support the display portion122 of the data processing device 100 of one embodiment of the presentinvention. Specifically, the schematic views illustrate the unfoldedstate and 10 kinds of different folded states.

The data processing device 100 described in this embodiment includes aconnection housing C provided with a first plane (also referred to asurface; see FIG. 1B1) and a second plane (also referred to as a rearsurface; see FIG. 1B2) opposite to the first plane.

The data processing device 100 includes the sensor portion 123 thatdiscerns a first sign 129(1) and a second sign 129(2) which can approachthe first plane of the connection housing C and a third sign 129(3) anda fourth sign 129(4) which can approach the second plane thereof. Notethat the sensor portion 123 includes a sensor 123L.

The data processing device 100 includes a first housing L connected tothe connection housing C so as to be movable from the position at whichthe first plane of the first housing L faces the first plane of theconnection housing C to the position at which the second plane of thefirst housing L opposite to the first plane thereof faces the secondplane of the connection housing C (see FIG. 1C1).

The data processing device 100 further includes a second housing Rconnected to the connection housing C so as to be movable from theposition at which the first plane of the second housing R faces thefirst plane of the connection housing C to the position at which thesecond plane of the second housing R opposite to the first plane thereoffaces the second plane of the connection housing C (see FIG. 1C2).

The connection housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing Rsupport the display portion 122 having flexibility so that the displayportion 122 can be folded.

The first housing L is provided with the first sign 129(1) on the firstplane and the third sign 129(3) on the second plane.

The second housing R is provided with the second sign 129(2) on thefirst plane and the fourth sign 129(4) on the second plane.

The data processing device 100 described in this embodiment includes thedisplay portion 122 which can be folded and unfolded and the sensorportion 123 that can sense the folded and unfolded states of the displayportion 122 and can supply the data on fold. Accordingly, a highlybrowsable data processing device can be provided. Alternatively, ahighly portable data processing device can be provided.

In the data processing device 100 described in this embodiment, thesecond housing R is provided with a fifth sign 129(5) on the first planeand a sixth sign 129(6) on the second plane. The sensor portion 123discerns the sixth sign 129(6) that approaches the first plane of thefirst housing L and the fifth sign 129(5) that approaches the secondplane of the first housing L. Note that the sensor portion 123 includesa sensor 123U.

The data processing device 100 described in this embodiment can sensethe folded and unfolded states of the display portion 122 and can supplythe data SENS on fold. Specifically, the data processing device 100 canbe unfolded or folded in 10 kinds of different ways and the sensorportion 123 can supply different data SENS on fold that corresponds tothe states. Accordingly, respective programs for executing differentprocessing can be allocated to 11 different kinds of states. As aresult, a data processing device that can be used in such a manner thata folding manner is changed to easily select any of a variety offunctions can be provided.

Two or more different folded states of the display portion 122 of thedata processing device 100 are described with reference to FIGS. 3A1 to3F2.

The sensor portion 123 is provided with the sensor 123L in theconnection housing C and the sensor 123U in the first housing L. Notethat the sensor 123L and the sensor 123U can discern the signs 129 thatapproach the first plane and the signs 129 that approach the secondplane.

The sensor portion 123 generates and supplies data SENS on fold that canspecify the folded state of the display portion 122 in accordance with acombination of signals supplied from the sensor 123L and the sensor123U.

Note that in the case where a sign 129(x) approaches the first plane anda sign 129(y) approaches the second plane, the sensor 123L and thesensor 123U supply a signal (x, y). In the case where the sign 129 doesnot approach the first plane or the second plane, a signal (0, 0) issupplied. Note that this expression is for convenience, and the formatof a signal is not limited thereto as long as the sign 129 thatapproaches the first plane or the second plane can be discerned.

<Unfolded State>

The unfolded state of the connection housing C, the first housing L, andthe second housing R of the data processing device 100 is illustrated inFIGS. 3A1 and 3A2. Note that FIG. 3A1 is a schematic view seen from thefirst plane (also referred to as a surface) and FIG. 3A2 is a schematicview seen from the second plane (also referred to as a rear surface)opposite to the first plane.

Note that the signs 129(1) to 129(6), the display portion 122, thesensor 123L, and the sensor 123U are not illustrated in FIGS. 3B1 to 3F2so that complicated drawings do not disturb the understanding of theinvention. These drawings can be easily understood by those skilled inthe art by being compared with FIGS. 3A1 and 3A2.

In the unfolded state of the connection housing C, the first housing L,and the second housing R of the data processing device 100, any of thesigns is not sensed by the sensor 123U and the sensor 123L. Accordingly,the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0, 0) and the sensor 123L supplies asignal (0, 0).

<Double-Fold States>

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 100is folded over the second plane, the sensor 123L senses the third sign129(3) placed on the second plane of the first housing L and supplies asignal (0, 3) (see FIG. 3B1).

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 100is folded over the first plane, the sensor 123L senses the first sign129(1) placed on the first plane of the first housing L and supplies asignal (1, 0) (see FIG. 3B2).

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 100is folded over the second plane, the sensor 123L senses the fourth sign129(4) placed on the second plane of the second housing R and supplies asignal (0, 4) (see FIG. 3C1).

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 100is folded over the first plane, the sensor 123L senses the second sign129(2) placed on the first plane of the second housing R. and supplies asignal (2, 0) (see FIG. 3C2).

Note that in the double-fold states, any of the signs is not sensed bythe sensor 123U. Accordingly, the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0, 0).

<Tri-Folded States>

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 100is folded over the second plane and the second housing R thereof isfolded over the first plane, the sensor 123L senses the third sign129(3) placed on the second plane of the first housing L and the secondsign 129(2) placed on the first plane of the second housing R andsupplies a signal (2, 3) (see FIG. 3D1).

Note that the connection housing C is provided between the sensor 123Uplaced on the first housing L and the fifth sign 129(5) placed on thefirst plane of the second housing R. Accordingly, the sensor 123Usupplies a signal (0, 0).

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 100is folded over the first plane and the second housing R thereof isfolded over the second plane, the sensor 123L senses the first sign129(1) placed on the first plane of the first housing L and the fourthsign 129(4) placed on the second plane of the second housing R andsupplies a signal (1, 4) (see FIG. 3D2).

Note that the connection housing C is provided between the sensor 123Uplaced on the first housing L and the sixth sign 129(6) placed on thesecond plane of the second housing R. Accordingly, the sensor 123Usupplies a signal (0, 0).

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 100is folded over the second plane and the second housing R thereof isfolded over the second plane so as to overlap with the first housing L,the sensor 123L senses the third sign 129(3) placed on the second planeof the first housing L and supplies a signal (0, 3) (see FIG. 3E1). Thesensor 123U senses the sixth sign 129(6) placed on the second plane ofthe second housing R and supplies a signal (6, 0).

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 100is folded over the second plane and the first housing L thereof isfolded over the second plane so as to overlap with the second housing R,the sensor 123L senses the fourth sign 129(4) placed on the second planeof the second housing R and supplies a signal (0, 4) (see FIG. 3E2). Thesensor 123U senses the fifth sign 129(5) placed on the first plane ofthe second housing R and supplies a signal (0, 5).

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 100is folded over the first plane and the second housing R thereof isfolded over the first plane so as to overlap with the first housing L,the sensor 123L senses the first sign 129(1) placed on the first planeof the first housing L and supplies a signal (1, 0) (see FIG. 3F1). Thesensor 123U senses the fifth sign 129(5) placed on the first plane ofthe second housing R and supplies a signal (0, 5).

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 100is folded over the first plane and the first housing L thereof is foldedover the first plane so as to overlap with the second housing R, thesensor 123L senses the second sign 129(2) placed on the first plane ofthe second housing R and supplies a signal (2, 0) (see FIG. 3F2). Thesensor 123U senses the sixth sign 129(6) placed on the second plane ofthe second housing R and supplies a signal (6, 0).

This embodiment can be combined as appropriate with any of the otherembodiments in this specification.

Embodiment 3

In this embodiment, a structure of a data processing device 200 of oneembodiment of the present invention will be described with reference toFIGS. 4A and 4B, FIGS. 5A to 5D, FIGS. 6A to 6D, and FIGS. 7A1, 7A2,7B1, 7B2, 7C1, and 7C2.

FIG. 4A is a top view illustrating a structure of the data processingdevice 200 of one embodiment of the present invention which is unfolded,and FIG. 4B is a side view thereof.

FIG. 5A is a top view illustrating a structure of the data processingdevice 200 of one embodiment of the present invention which isdouble-folded, and FIG. 5B is a side view thereof. FIG. 5C is a top viewillustrating a structure of the data processing device 200 of oneembodiment of the present invention which is double-folded in a mannerdifferent from that of the structure in FIG. 5A, and FIG. 5D is a sideview thereof.

FIG. 6A is a top view illustrating a structure of the data processingdevice 200 of one embodiment of the present invention which isdouble-folded in a manner different from those of the structures inFIGS. 5A and 5C, and FIG. 6B is a side view thereof. FIG. 6C is a topview illustrating a structure of the data processing device 200 of oneembodiment of the present invention which is double-folded in a mannerdifferent from that of the structure in FIG. 6A, and FIG. 6D is a sideview thereof.

FIG. 7A1 is a top view illustrating a structure of the data processingdevice 200 of one embodiment of the present invention which istri-folded, and FIG. 7A2 is a side view thereof.

FIG. 7B1 is a top view illustrating a structure of the data processingdevice 200 of one embodiment of the present invention which istri-folded in a manner different from that of the structure in FIG. 7A1,and FIG. 7B2 is a side view thereof.

FIG. 7C1 is a top view illustrating a structure of the data processingdevice 200 of one embodiment of the present invention which istri-folded in a manner different from that of the structure in FIGS. 7A1and 7B1, and FIG. 7C2 is a side view thereof.

The data processing device 200 described as an example in thisembodiment includes the connection housing C. The connection housing Cis provided with the sensor 123L that discerns the approach of a sign(see FIG. 4A).

The data processing device 200 includes the first housing L. The firsthousing L is connected to the connection housing C with a link 211therebetween. Accordingly, the first housing L is movable from theposition at which the first plane of the first housing L faces the firstplane of the connection housing C to the position at which the secondplane of the first housing L opposite to the first plane thereof facesthe second plane of the connection housing C (see FIG. 4B). As a result,the data processing device 200 can be folded.

The first housing L is provided with the sensor 123U. The first housingL is provided with the first sign 129(1) on the first plane and thethird sign 129(3) on the second plane.

The data processing device 200 includes the second housing R. The secondhousing R is connected to the connection housing C with a link 212therebetween. Accordingly, the second housing R is movable from theposition at which the first plane of the second housing R faces thefirst plane of the connection housing C to the position at which thesecond plane of the second housing R opposite to the first plane thereoffaces the second plane of the connection housing C. As a result, thedata processing device 200 can be folded.

The second housing R is provided with the second sign 129(2) and thefifth sign 129(5) on the first plane and the fourth sign 129(4) and thesixth sign 129(6) on the second plane.

The data processing device 200 is provided a sensor portion includingthe sensor 123L and the sensor 123U.

The sensor 123L discerns the first sign 129(1) and the second sign129(2) that approach the first plane of the connection housing C and thethird sign 129(3) and the fourth sign 129(4) that approach the secondplane thereof.

The sensor 123U discerns the sixth sign 129(6) that approaches the firstplane of the first housing L and the fifth sign 129(5) that approachesthe second plane thereof.

The connection housing C, the first housing L, and the second housing Rof the data processing device 200 support the display portion 222 havingflexibility. Note that the arrows in FIG. 4B indicate the direction inwhich the display portion 222 displays an image.

The data processing device 200 described in this embodiment includes thedisplay portion 222 which can be folded and unfolded and the sensorportion 123 that can sense the folded and unfolded states of the displayportion 222 and can supply data on fold. Accordingly, a highly browsabledata processing device can be provided. Alternatively, a highly portabledata processing device can be provided.

<Unfolded State>

In the unfolded state of the connection housing C, the first housing L,and the second housing R of the data processing device 200, any of thesigns is not sensed by the sensor 123U and the sensor 123L. Accordingly,the sensor 123U supplies a signal (0, 0) and the sensor 123L supplies asignal (0, 0) (see FIG. 4A).

<Double-Fold States>

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 200is folded over the first plane, the sensor 123L senses the first sign129(1) placed on the first plane of the first housing L and supplies asignal (0, 1) (see FIGS. 5A and 5B).

As illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the data processing device 200 can beused by folding the first housing L over the first plane such that thesecond plane of the first housing L and the first plane of the secondhousing R face a user.

Note that an input means (e.g., a keyboard 121K) can be provided on thesecond plane of the first housing L (see FIG. 5A).

For example, a signal on fold supplied by the sensor portion in the casewhere the data processing device 200 is folded in this state can becorrelated to an application for processing an e-mail. Accordingly, auser can deal with an e-mail by folding the data processing device 200as illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B. Specifically, text data or the likecan be input from the keyboard 121K with the use of the display portion222 supported by the second housing R. In addition, display on thedisplay portion 222 supported by the first housing L and the connectionhousing C can be stopped to reduce power consumption.

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 200is folded over the second plane, the sensor 123L senses the third sign129(3) placed on the second plane of the first housing L and supplies asignal (0, 3) (see FIGS. 5C and 5D).

As illustrated in FIGS. 5C and 5D, the data processing device 200 can beused by folding the first housing L over the second plane such that thefirst planes of the connection housing C and the second housing R face auser.

For example, a signal on fold supplied by the sensor portion in the casewhere the data processing device 200 is folded in this state can becorrelated to an application for viewing an electronic book.Accordingly, a user can view an electronic book by folding the dataprocessing device 200 as illustrated in FIGS. 5C and 5D.

In addition, display on the display portion 222 of the data processingdevice 200 which is folded in this state and supported by the firsthousing L can be stopped because the display portion 222 supported bythe first housing L does not face a user. Accordingly, power consumptioncan be reduced.

In the case where a touch panel is provided so as to overlap with thedisplay portion 222 which does not face a user, the touch panel may beused as an input means. Accordingly, the data processing device 200 canbe supported or operated by a thumb on the user's side and a fingerwhich does not face the user.

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 200is folded over the first plane, the sensor 123L senses the second sign129(2) placed on the first plane of the second housing R and supplies asignal (0, 2) (see FIGS. 6A and 6B).

Note that an input means e.g., a control button 121B) can be provided onthe second plane of the second housing R (see FIG. 6A).

For example, the signal on fold supplied by the sensor portion in thecase where the data processing device 200 is folded in this state can becorrelated to an application of a game. Accordingly, a user can enjoythe game by folding the data processing device 200 as illustrated inFIGS. 6A and 6B. Specifically, a character and the like can be handledby data input from the control button 121B with the use of the displayportion 222 supported by the first housing L. In addition, display onthe display portion 222 supported by the second housing R and theconnection housing C can be stopped to reduce power consumption.

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 200is folded over the first plane, the sensor 123R senses the fourth sign129(4) placed on the second plane of the second housing R and supplies asignal (0, 4) (see FIGS. 6C and 6D).

For example, the signal on fold supplied by the sensor portion in thecase where the data processing device 200 is folded in this state can becorrelated to an application for viewing websites on the Internet.Accordingly, a user can view a website by folding the data processingdevice 200 as illustrated in FIGS. 6C and 6D.

Note that the application allocated to the data processing device 200folded as illustrated in FIGS. 5A to 5D and the application allocated tothe data processing device 200 folded as illustrated in FIGS. 6A to 6Dmay be able to be selected by a user. For example, the application to beallocated may be changed depending on whether user is right-handed orleft-handed.

<Tri-Folded States>

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 200is folded over the second plane and the second housing R thereof isfolded over the second plane so as to overlap with the first housing L,the sensor 123L senses the third sign 129(3) placed on the second planeof the first housing L and supplies a signal (0, 3) (see FIGS. 7A1 and7A2). The sensor 123U which is not illustrated senses the sixth sign129(6) placed on the second plane of the second housing R and supplies asignal (6, 0).

In the case where the first housing L of the data processing device 200is folded over the second plane and the second housing R thereof isfolded over the first plane, the sensor 123L senses the third sign129(3) placed on the second plane of the first housing L and the secondsign 129(2) placed on the first plane of the second housing R andsupplies a signal (2, 3) (see FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2). Although notillustrated, the connection housing C is provided between the sensor123U placed on the first housing L and the fifth sign 129(5) placed onthe first plane of the second housing R. Accordingly, the sensor 123Usupplies a signal (0, 0).

Note that an input means (e.g., a camera 121C) can be provided on thesecond plane of the second housing R (see FIG. 7B1).

For example, the signal on fold supplied by the sensor portion in thecase where the data processing device 200 is folded in this state can becorrelated to an application for capturing an image. Accordingly, a usercan capture an image by folding the data processing device 200 asillustrated in FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2. Specifically, an image can be capturedfrom the camera 121C with the use of the display portion 222 supportedby the first housing L. In addition, display on the display portion 222supported by the second housing R and the connection housing C can bestopped to reduce power consumption.

In the case where the second housing R of the data processing device 200is folded over the first plane and the first housing L thereof is foldedover the first plane so as to overlap with the second housing R, thesensor 123L senses the second sign 129(2) placed on the first plane ofthe second housing R and supplies a signal (2, 0) (see FIGS. 7C1 and7C2). The sensor 123U senses the sixth sign 129(6) placed on the secondplane of the second housing R and supplies a signal (6, 0).

For example, the signal on fold supplied by the sensor portion in thecase where the data processing device 200 is folded in this state can becorrelated to an instruction to bring the data processing device into astandby state. Accordingly, display on the display portion 222 can bestopped to reduce power consumption by folding the data processingdevice 200 as illustrated in FIGS. 7C1 and 7C2.

This embodiment can be combined as appropriate with any of the otherembodiments in this specification.

Embodiment 4

In this embodiment, a structure of an input/output unit that can be usedfor the data processing device of one embodiment of the presentinvention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C.

FIG. 8A is a top view illustrating the structure of an input/output unitthat can be used in the data processing device of one embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-B and line C-D inFIG. 8A.

FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view taken along line E-F in FIG. 8A.

<Top View>

An input/output unit 300 described as an example in this embodimentincludes a display portion 301 (see FIG. 8A).

The display portion 301 includes a plurality of pixels 302 and aplurality of imaging pixels 308. The imaging pixels 308 can sense atouch of a finger or the like on the display portion 301. Thus, a touchsensor can be formed using the imaging pixels 308.

Each of the pixels 302 includes a plurality of sub-pixels (e.g., asub-pixel 302R). In addition, in the sub-pixels, light-emitting elementsand pixel circuits that can supply electric power for driving thelight-emitting elements are provided.

The pixel circuits are electrically connected to wirings through whichselection signals can be supplied and wirings through which imagesignals can be supplied.

Furthermore, the input/output unit 300 is provided with a scan linedriver circuit 303 g(1) that can supply selection signals to the pixels302 and an image signal line driver circuit 303 s(1) that can supplyimage signals to the pixels 302. Note that when the image signal linedriver circuit 303 s(1) is placed in a portion other than a bendableportion, malfunction can be inhibited.

The imaging pixels 308 include photoelectric conversion elements andimaging pixel circuits that drive the photoelectric conversion elements.

The imaging pixel circuits are electrically connected to wirings throughwhich control signals can be supplied and wirings through which powersupply potentials can be supplied.

Examples of the control signals include a signal for selecting animaging pixel circuit from which a recorded imaging signal is read, asignal for initializing an imaging pixel circuit, and a signal fordetermining the time it takes for an imaging pixel circuit to senselight.

The input/output unit 300 is provided with an imaging pixel drivercircuit 303 g(2) that can supply control signals to the imaging pixels308 and an imaging signal line driver circuit 303 s(2) that reads outimaging signals. Note that when the imaging signal line driver circuit303 s(2) is placed in a portion other than a bendable portion,malfunction can be inhibited.

<Cross-Sectional View>

The input/output unit 300 includes a substrate 310 and a countersubstrate 370 opposite to the substrate 310 (see FIG. 8B).

The substrate 310 is a stacked body in which a substrate 310 b havingflexibility, a barrier film 310 a that prevents diffusion ofunintentional impurities to the light-emitting elements, and an adhesivelayer 310 c that attaches the barrier film 310 a to the substrate 310 bare stacked.

The counter substrate 370 is a stacked body including a substrate 370 bhaving flexibility, a barrier film 370 a that prevents diffusion ofunintentional impurities to the light-emitting elements, and an adhesivelayer 370 c that attaches the barrier film 370 a to the substrate 370 b(see FIG. 8B).

A sealant 360 attaches the counter substrate 370 to the substrate 310.The sealant 360 also serving as an optical adhesive layer has arefractive index higher than that of air. The pixel circuits and thelight-emitting elements (e.g., a first light-emitting element 350R) andthe imaging pixel circuits and photoelectric conversion elements (e.g.,a photoelectric conversion element 308 p) are provided between thesubstrate 310 and the counter substrate 370.

<<Structure of Pixel>>

Each of the pixels 302 includes a sub-pixel 302R, a sub-pixel 302G, anda sub-pixel 302B (see FIG. 8C). The sub-pixel 302R includes alight-emitting module 380R, the sub-pixel 302G includes a light-emittingmodule 380G, and the sub-pixel 302B includes a light-emitting module380B.

For example, the sub-pixel 302R includes the first light-emittingelement 350R and the pixel circuit that can supply electric power to thefirst light-emitting element 350R and includes a transistor 302 t (seeFIG. 8B). Furthermore, the light-emitting module 380R includes the firstlight-emitting element 350R and an optical element (e.g., a firstcoloring layer 367R).

The first light-emitting element 350R includes a first lower electrode351R, an upper electrode 352, and a layer 353 containing alight-emitting organic compound between the first lower electrode 351Rand the upper electrode 352 (see FIG. 8C).

The layer 353 containing a light-emitting organic compound includes alight-emitting unit 353 a, a light-emitting unit 353 b, and anintermediate layer 354 between the light-emitting units 353 a and 353 b.

The light-emitting module 380R includes the first coloring layer 367R onthe counter substrate 370. The coloring layer transmits light of aparticular wavelength and is, for example, a layer that selectivelytransmits light of red, green, or blue color. A region that transmitslight emitted from the light-emitting element as it is may be providedas well.

The light-emitting module 380R, for example, includes the sealant 360that is in contact with the first light-emitting element 350R and thefirst coloring layer 367R.

The first coloring layer 367R is positioned in a region overlapping withthe first light-emitting element 350R. Accordingly, part of lightemitted from the first light-emitting element 350R passes through thesealant 360 that also serves as an optical adhesive layer and throughthe first coloring layer 367R and is emitted to the outside of thelight-emitting module 380R as indicated by arrows in FIGS. 8B and 8C.

<<Structure of Input/Output Unit>>

The input/output unit 300 includes a light-blocking layer 367BM on thecounter substrate 370. The light-blocking layer 367BM is provided so asto surround the coloring layer (e.g., the first coloring layer 367R).

The input/output unit 300 includes an anti-reflective layer 367 ppositioned in a region overlapping with the display portion 301. As theanti-reflective layer 367 p, a circular polarizing plate can be used,for example.

The input/output unit 300 includes an insulating film 321. Theinsulating film 321 covers the transistor 302 t. Note that theinsulating film 321 can be used as a layer for planarizing unevennesscaused by the pixel circuits. An insulating film on which a layer thatcan prevent diffusion of impurities to the transistor 302 t and the likeis stacked can be used as the insulating film 321.

The input/output unit 300 includes the light-emitting elements (e.g.,the first light-emitting element 350R) over the insulating film 321.

The input/output unit 300 includes, over the insulating film 321, apartition wall 328 that overlaps with an end portion of the first lowerelectrode 351R (see FIG. 8C). In addition, a spacer 329 that controlsthe distance between the substrate 310 and the counter substrate 370 isprovided on the partition wall 328.

<<Structure of Image Signal Line Driver Circuit>>

The image signal line driver circuit 303 s(1) includes a transistor 303t and a capacitor 303 c. Note that the image signal line driver circuit303 s(1) can be formed in the same process and over the same substrateas those of the pixel circuits.

<<Structure of Imaging Pixel>>

The imaging pixels 308 each include the photoelectric conversion element308 p and an imaging pixel circuit for sensing light received by thephotoelectric conversion element 308 p. The imaging pixel circuitincludes a transistor 308 t.

For example, a PIN photodiode can be used as the photoelectricconversion element 308 p.

<<Other Structures>>

The input/output unit 300 includes a wiring 311 through which a signalcan be supplied. The wiring 311 is provided with a terminal 319. Notethat an FPC 309(1) through which a signal such as an image signal or asynchronization signal can be supplied is electrically connected to theterminal 319. The FPC 309(1) is preferably placed in a portion otherthan a bendable portion of the input/output unit 300. Moreover, the FPC309(1) is preferably placed at almost the center of one side of a regionsurrounding the display portion 301, especially a side which is folded(a longer side in FIG. 8A). Accordingly, the distance between anexternal circuit for driving the input/output unit 300 and theinput/output unit 300 can be made short, resulting in easy connection.Furthermore, the center of gravity of the external circuit can be madealmost the same as that of the input/output unit 300. As a result, thedata processing device can be treated easily and mistakes such asdropping can be prevented.

Note that a printed wiring board (PWB) may be attached to the FPC309(1).

This embodiment can be combined as appropriate with any of the otherembodiments in this specification.

Embodiment 5

In this embodiment, a structure of a foldable touch panel in which atouch sensor (a contact sensor device) as an input means is provided tooverlap with a display portion is described with reference to FIGS. 9Aand 9B and FIG. 10.

FIG. 9A is a schematic perspective view of a touch panel 500 describedas an example in this embodiment. Note that FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrateonly main components for simplicity. FIG. 9B is a developed view of theschematic perspective view of the touch panel 500.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the touch panel 500 taken alongline X1-X2 in FIG. 9A.

The touch panel 500 includes a display portion 501 and a touch sensor595 (see FIG. 9B). Furthermore, the touch panel 500 includes a substrate510, a substrate 570, and a substrate 590. Note that the substrate 510,the substrate 570, and the substrate 590 each have flexibility.

The display portion 501 includes the substrate 510, a plurality ofpixels over the substrate 510, and a plurality of wirings 511 throughwhich signals are supplied to the pixels. The plurality of wirings 511are led to a peripheral portion of the substrate 510, and part of theplurality of wirings 511 form a terminal 519. The terminal 519 iselectrically connected to an FPC 509(1).

<Touch Sensor>

The substrate 590 includes the touch sensor 595 and a plurality ofwirings 598 electrically connected to the touch sensor 595. Theplurality of wirings 598 are led to the periphery of the substrate 590,and part of the wirings 598 form part of a terminal for electricalconnection to an FPC 509(2). Note that in FIG. 9B, electrodes, wirings,and the like of the touch sensor 595 which are provided on the rear sideof the substrate 590 (the rear side of the diagram) are indicated bysolid lines for clarity.

As a touch sensor used as the touch sensor 595, a capacitive touchsensor is preferably used. Examples of the capacitive touch sensor areof a surface capacitive type, of a projected capacitive type, and thelike. Furthermore, examples of the projected capacitive type are of aself capacitive type, a mutual capacitive type, and the like mainly inaccordance with the difference in the driving method. The use of amutual capacitive type is preferable because multiple points can besensed simultaneously.

An example of using a projected capacitive touch sensor is describedbelow with reference to FIG. 9B. Note that a variety of sensors that cansense the closeness or the contact of a sensing target such as a fingercan be used.

The projected capacitive touch sensor 595 includes electrodes 591 andelectrodes 592. The electrodes 591 are electrically connected to any ofthe plurality of wirings 598, and the electrodes 592 are electricallyconnected to any of the other wirings 598.

The electrode 592 is in the form of a series of quadrangles arranged inone direction as illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B. Each of the electrodes591 is in the form of a quadrangle. A wiring 594 electrically connectstwo electrodes 591 arranged in a direction intersecting with thedirection in which the electrode 592 extends. The intersecting area ofthe electrode 592 and the wiring 594 is preferably as small as possible.Such a structure allows a reduction in the area of a region where theelectrodes are not provided, reducing unevenness in transmittance. As aresult, unevenness in luminance of light from the touch sensor 595 canbe reduced.

Note that the shapes of the electrode 591 and the electrode 592 are notlimited thereto and can be any of a variety of shapes. For example, astructure may be employed in which the plurality of electrodes 591 arearranged so that gaps between the electrodes 591 are reduced as much aspossible, and the electrode 592 is spaced apart from the electrodes 591with an insulating layer interposed therebetween to have regions notoverlapping with the electrodes 591. In this case, it is preferable toprovide, between two adjacent electrodes 592, a dummy electrodeelectrically insulated from these electrodes because the area of regionshaving different transmittances can be reduced.

The structure the touch panel 500 is described with reference to FIG.10.

The touch sensor 595 includes the substrate 590, the electrodes 591 andthe electrodes 592 provided in a staggered arrangement on the substrate590, an insulating layer 593 covering the electrodes 591 and theelectrodes 592, and the wiring 594 that electrically connects theadjacent electrodes 591 to each other.

An adhesive layer 597 attaches the substrate 590 to the substrate 570 sothat the touch sensor 595 overlaps with the display portion 501.

The electrodes 591 and the electrodes 592 are formed using alight-transmitting conductive material. As a light-transmittingconductive material, a conductive oxide such as indium oxide, indium tinoxide, indium zinc oxide, zinc oxide, or zinc oxide to which gallium isadded can be used.

The electrodes 591 and the electrodes 592 may be formed by depositing alight-transmitting conductive material on the substrate 590 by asputtering method and then removing an unnecessary portion by any ofknown patterning techniques such as photolithography.

The insulating layer 593 covers the electrodes 591 and the electrodes592. Examples of a material for the insulating layer 593 are a resinsuch as acrylic or epoxy resin, a resin having a siloxane bond, and aninorganic insulating material such as silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride,or aluminum oxide.

Furthermore, openings reaching the electrodes 591 are formed in theinsulating layer 593, and the wiring 594 electrically connects theadjacent electrodes 591. The wiring 594 is preferably formed using alight-transmitting conductive material, in which case the aperture ratioof the touch panel can be increased. Moreover, the wiring 594 ispreferably formed using a material that has higher conductivity than theelectrodes 591 and the electrodes 592.

One electrode 592 extends in one direction, and a plurality ofelectrodes 592 are provided in the form of stripes.

The wiring 594 intersects with the electrode 592.

Adjacent electrodes 591 are provided with one electrode 592 providedtherebetween and are electrically connected by the wiring 594.

Note that the plurality of electrodes 591 are not necessarily arrangedin the direction orthogonal to one electrode 592 and may be arranged tointersect with one electrode 592 at an angle of less than 90 degrees.

One wiring 59 l is electrically connected to any of the electrodes 591and 592. Part of the wiring 598 functions as a terminal. For the wiring598, a metal material such as aluminum, gold, platinum, silver, nickel,titanium, tungsten, chromium, molybdenum, iron, cobalt, copper, orpalladium or an alloy material containing any of these metal materialscan be used.

Note that an insulating layer that covers the insulating layer 593 andthe wiring 594 may be provided to protect the touch sensor 595.

Furthermore, a connection layer 599 electrically connects the wiring 598to the FPC 509(2).

For the connection layer 599, a known anisotropic conductive film (ACF),a known anisotropic conductive paste (ACP), or the like can be used.

The adhesive layer 597 has a light-transmitting property. For example, athermosetting resin or an ultraviolet curable resin can be used;specifically, a resin such as acrylic, urethane, epoxy resin, or a resinhaving a siloxane bond can be used.

<Display Portion>

The touch panel 500 includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix.Each of the pixels includes a display element and a pixel circuit fordriving the display element.

In this embodiment, an example of using a white organicelectroluminescent element as a display element will be described;however, the display element is not limited to such an element.

As the display element, for example, other than organicelectroluminescent elements, any of a variety of display elements suchas display elements (electronic ink) that perform display by anelectrophoretic method, an electronic liquid powder method, or the like;MEMS shutter display elements; and optical interference type MEMSdisplay elements can be used. Note that a structure suitable for displayelements to be used can be selected from known pixel circuit structures.

The substrate 510 is a stacked body in which a substrate 510 b havingflexibility, a barrier film 510 a that prevents diffusion ofunintentional impurities to the light-emitting elements, and an adhesivelayer 510 c that attaches the barrier film 510 a to the substrate 510 bare stacked.

The substrate 570 is a stacked body in which a substrate 570 b havingflexibility, a barrier film 570 a that prevents diffusion ofunintentional impurities to the light-emitting elements, and an adhesivelayer 570 c that attaches the barrier film 570 a to the substrate 570 bare stacked.

A sealant 560 attaches the substrate 570 to the substrate 510. Thesealant 560 also serving as an optical adhesive layer has a refractiveindex higher than that of air. The pixel circuits and the light-emittingelements (e.g., a first light-emitting element 550R) are providedbetween the substrate 510 and the substrate 570.

<<Structure of Pixel>>

A pixel includes a sub-pixel 502R, and the sub-pixel 502R includes alight-emitting module 580R.

The sub-pixel 502R includes the first light-emitting element 550R andthe pixel circuit that can supply electric power to the firstlight-emitting element 550R and includes a transistor 502 t.Furthermore, the light-emitting module 580R includes the firstlight-emitting element 550R and an optical element (e.g., a firstcoloring layer 567R).

The first light-emitting element 550R includes a lower electrode, anupper electrode, and a layer containing a light-emitting organiccompound between the lower electrode and the upper electrode.

The light-emitting module 580R includes the first coloring layer 567R onthe substrate 570. The coloring layer transmits light of a particularwavelength and is, for example, a layer that selectively transmits lightof red, green, or blue color. A region that transmits light emitted fromthe light-emitting element as it is may be provided as well.

The light-emitting module 580R, for example, includes the sealant 560that is in contact with the first light-emitting element 550R and thefirst coloring layer 567R.

The first coloring layer 567R is positioned in a region overlapping withthe first light-emitting element 550R. Accordingly, part of lightemitted from the first light-emitting element 550R passes through thesealant 560 that also serves as an optical adhesive layer and throughthe first coloring layer 567R and is emitted to the outside of thelight-emitting module 580R as indicated by arrows in FIG. 10.

<<Structure of Display Portion>>

The display portion 501 includes a light-blocking layer 567BM on thesubstrate 570. The light-blocking layer 567BM is provided so as tosurround the coloring layer (e.g., the first coloring layer 567R).

The display portion 501 includes an anti-reflective layer 567 ppositioned in a region overlapping with pixels. As the anti-reflectivelayer 567 p, a circular polarizing plate can be used, for example.

The display portion 501 includes an insulating film 521. The insulatingfilm 521 covers the transistor 502 t. Note that the insulating film 521can be used as a layer for planarizing unevenness caused by the pixelcircuits. An insulating film on which a layer that can prevent diffusionof impurities to the transistor 502 t and the like is stacked can beused as the insulating film 521.

The display portion 501 includes the light-emitting elements (e.g., thefirst light-emitting element 550R) over the insulating film 521.

The display portion 501 includes, over the insulating film 521, apartition wall 528 that overlaps with an end portion of the first lowerelectrode. In addition, a spacer that controls the distance between thesubstrate 510 and the substrate 570 is provided on the partition wall528.

<<Structure of Image Signal Line Driver Circuit>>

The image signal line driver circuit 503 s(1) includes a transistor 503t and a capacitor 503 c. Note that the image signal line driver circuit503 s(1) can be formed in the same process and over the same substrateas those of the pixel circuits.

<<Other Structures>>

The display portion 501 includes the wiring 511 through which a signalcan be supplied. The wiring 511 is provided with the terminal 519. Notethat the FPC 509(1) through which a signal such as an image signal or asynchronization signal can be supplied is electrically connected to theterminal 519.

Note that a printed wiring board (PWB) may be attached to the FPC509(1).

This embodiment can be combined as appropriate with any of the otherembodiments in this specification.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

100: data processing device, 110: arithmetic unit, 111: arithmeticportion, 112: memory portion, 114: transmission path, 115: input/outputinterface, 120: input/output unit, 121: input means, 121B: controlbutton, 121C: camera, 121K: keyboard, 122: display portion, 123: sensorportion, 123L: sensor, 123R: sensor, 123U: sensor, 125: communicationportion, 129: sign, 200: data processing device, 211: link, 212: link,222: display portion, 300: input/output unit, 301: display portion, 302:pixel, 302B: sub-pixel, 302G: sub-pixel, 302R: sub-pixel, 302 t:transistor, 303 c: capacitor, 303 g(1): scan line driver circuit, 303g(2): imaging pixel driver circuit, 303 s(1): image signal line drivercircuit, 303 s(2): imaging signal line driver circuit, 303 t:transistor, 308: imaging pixel, 308 p: photoelectric conversion element,308 t: transistor, 309: FPC, 310: substrate, 310 a: barrier film, 310 b:substrate, 310 c: adhesive layer, 311: wiring, 319: terminal, 321:insulating film, 328: partition wall, 329: spacer, 350R: light-emittingelement, 351R: lower electrode, 352: upper electrode, 353: layer, 353 a:light-emitting unit, 353 b: light-emitting unit, 354: intermediatelayer, 360: sealant, 367BM: light-blocking layer, 367 p: anti-reflectivelayer, 367R: coloring layer, 370: counter substrate, 370 a: barrierfilm, 370 b: substrate, 370 c: adhesive layer, 380B: light-emittingmodule, 380G: light-emitting module, 380R: light-emitting module, 500:touch panel, 501: display portion, 502R: sub-pixel, 502 t: transistor,503 c: capacitor, 503 s: image signal line driver circuit, 503 t:transistor, 509: FPC, 510: substrate, 510 a: barrier film, 510 b:substrate, 510 c: adhesive layer, 511: wiring, 519: terminal, 521:insulating film, 528: partition wall, 550R: light-emitting element, 560:sealant, 567BM: light-blocking layer, 567 p: anti-reflective layer,567R: coloring layer, 570: substrate, 570 a: barrier film, 570 b:substrate, 570 c: adhesive layer, 580R: light-emitting module, 590:substrate, 591: electrode, 592: electrode, 593: insulating layer, 594:wiring, 595: touch sensor, 597: adhesive layer, 598: wiring, 599:connection layer, C: connection housing, L: first housing, R: secondhousing.

This application is based on Japanese Patent Application serial no.2013-138895 filed with Japan Patent Office on Jul. 2, 2013, the entirecontents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A device comprising: a connection housing;a first housing connected to the connection housing with a first linktherebetween; a second housing connected to the connection housing witha second link therebetween; and a display portion comprising a displaysurface, wherein the first housing comprises a first surface and asecond surface opposed to the first surface of the first housing,wherein the connection housing comprises a first surface and a secondsurface opposed to the first surface of the connection housing, whereinthe second housing comprises a first surface and a second surfaceopposed to the first surface of the second housing, wherein the displaysurface continuously extends over the first surface of the first housingand the first surface of the connection housing without a disconnectionbetween the connection housing and the first housing, wherein thedisplay surface continuously extends over the first surface of thesecond housing and the first surface of the connection housing without adisconnection between the connection housing and the second housing, andwherein an input portion is provided on the second surface of the firsthousing.
 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the second housingis movable from a position at which the first surface of the secondhousing faces the first surface of the connection housing to a positionat which the second surface of the second housing faces the secondsurface of the connection housing without making disconnection betweenthe connection housing and the second housing on the display surface. 3.The device according to claim 2, further comprising: a first sensorportion on the connection housing; a first sign on the first surface ofthe first housing; a second sign on the first surface of the secondhousing; a third sign on the second surface of the first housing; and afourth sign on the second surface of the second housing, wherein thefirst sensor portion is configured to discern the third sign and thefourth sign.
 4. The device according to claim 2, further comprising: afirst sensor portion on the connection housing; a first sign on thefirst surface of the first housing; a second sign on the first surfaceof the second housing; a second sensor portion on the first housing; athird sign on the first surface of the second housing; and a fourth signon the second surface of the second housing, wherein the second sensorportion is configured to discern the third sign and the fourth sign. 5.The device according to claim 1, further comprising a touch paneloverlapping with the display portion.
 6. The device according to claim1, wherein the display portion is configured to have folded and unfoldedstates.
 7. The device according to claim 1, wherein the display portioncomprises a light-emitting element comprising a light-emitting organiccompound.
 8. The device according to claim 1, wherein a keyboard isprovided in the input portion.
 9. A device comprising: a connectionhousing; a first housing connected to the connection housing with afirst link therebetween; a second housing connected to the connectionhousing with a second link therebetween; and a display portioncomprising a display surface, wherein the first housing comprises afirst surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface of thefirst housing, wherein the connection housing comprises a first surfaceand a second surface opposed to the first surface of the connectionhousing, wherein the second housing comprises a first surface and asecond surface opposed to the first surface of the second housing,wherein the display surface continuously extends over the first surfaceof the first housing and the first surface of the connection housingwithout a disconnection between the connection housing and the firsthousing, wherein the display surface continuously extends over the firstsurface of the second housing and the first surface of the connectionhousing without a disconnection between the connection housing and thesecond housing, wherein an input portion is provided on the secondsurface of the first housing, wherein the first housing is interposedbetween the connection housing and the second housing when the displayportion has a first folded state, wherein the connection housing isinterposed between the first housing and the second housing when thedisplay portion has a second folded state, and wherein the secondhousing is interposed between the connection housing and the firsthousing when the display portion has a third folded state.
 10. Thedevice according to claim 9, wherein the second housing is movable froma position at which the first surface of the second housing faces thefirst surface of the connection housing to a position at which thesecond surface of the second housing faces the second surface of theconnection housing without making disconnection between the connectionhousing and the second housing on the display surface.
 11. The deviceaccording to claim 10, further comprising: a first sensor portion on theconnection housing; a first sign on the first surface of the firsthousing; a second sign on the first surface of the second housing; athird sign on the second surface of the first housing; and a fourth signon the second surface of the second housing, wherein the first sensorportion is configured to discern the third sign and the fourth sign. 12.The device according to claim 10, further comprising: a first sensorportion on the connection housing; a first sign on the first surface ofthe first housing; a second sign on the first surface of the secondhousing; a second sensor portion on the first housing; a third sign onthe first surface of the second housing; and a fourth sign on the secondsurface of the second housing, wherein the second sensor portion isconfigured to discern the third, sign and the fourth sign.
 13. Thedevice according to claim 9, further comprising a touch paneloverlapping with the display portion.
 14. The device according to claim9, wherein the display portion comprises a light-emitting elementcomprising a light-emitting organic compound.
 15. The device accordingto claim 9, wherein a keyboard is provided in the input portion.